Eating vegetarian at KFC is now possible in France.
Finally, for a limited time.
Since August 24 and until October 11, the "Colonel Original Veggie" is available in a limited edition.
This burger does not contain the sacrosanct fried chicken of the fast food chain, but mushroom proteins.
“KFC aims to make its offer accessible to everyone and in particular to those who wish to reduce their meat consumption or who have already chosen a vegetarian diet,” said the general manager of KFC France in a relayed press release. by Capital.
If successful, the product will integrate the permanent card.
V-Label certification, for vegetarians and vegans
Instead of chicken, KFC offers mycoproteins, known for their dietary benefits.
"Mycoproteins are for us the perfect alternative to meat: in addition to having many nutritional advantages and a relatively low carbon footprint, they allow us to obtain a taste close to that of chicken," said KFC's Innovation Manager. France.
This product is designed by Quorn, a company specializing in the development of meat substitutes.
The burger, V-Label certified, is also made with seeded bread, cheddar cheese and an “Original” sauce.
In addition, it is sold in a paper packaging made of 20% grass fibers.
According to the brand, this innovation would allow “a 75% reduction in carbon emissions related to their manufacture, a 99% reduction in water resources and a 97% reduction in energy”.
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